Comic News

DC Comics Iconic Heroes Get A Unique Cover

In January 2011, DC Comics Publishing will be treating some of its most iconic characters with a new cover design layout. Icon heroes like Batman, Superman, Hal Jordan and Flash will be getting their signature emblem placed on the cover of comics in January 2011. But that’s not all. DC will also be releasing a series of one-shot stories that spotlight key players in the DCU.

STARMAN/CONGORILLA #1 Written by James Robinson, Artwork by Brett booth, and Cover by Gene Ha.

Archie’s Campaign Pain

Obama made such an impression on readers in Veronica #199 that he’s back – and he’s brought Sarah Palin with him! They pay a visit to the small town of Riverdale and get involved with the student government campaigns.

Everyone gets along in Riverdale, until Archie and Reggie battle head-to-head to win. Archie claims to be backed by Obama; Reggie Palin. But are these claims legitimate? This story is still a light-natured comic in the series, and is written by Alex Simmons. He is accompanied by artists Jack Morelli, Dan Parent and Digikore Studios.

Penguin Young Readers and Archie Comics Team Up

On October 8th 2010, during a panel discussion, Rob Valois (author and editor) announced a partnership between Archie Comics and Penguin Young Readers to start up a new series of books based upon the lives of comic characters Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead.

The middle grade novels will be aimed at children between the ages of 7 to 10. The new series is expected to be launched in early 2011. The expansion of these characters into a new type of medium is hoped to introduce them to a wide range of new readers, as well as appealing to already established fans and collectors.

Radical Comics – Review Driver for the Dead #2 and Win More!

That’s right, now you can win even more if you post a review for Driver for the Dead #2 on Radical’s Facebook page! 

Radical Publishing recently asked on Facebook how we can make this contest even better and after listening, we’ve decided that in addition to free signed comics from both Rick Remender and Clint Langley, we’ll include a FREE 8GB IPOD TOUCH, loaded with exclusive Radical Publishing videos and artwork. All you have to do is pick up a copy of DRIVER FOR THE DEAD #2 and post a review in the comments section of Radical’s Facebook contest page at http://tiny.cc/0qsrh. The reviewer with the greatest number of “Likes” for their review will win:

Todd McFarlane at NYCC

If you’re one of the lucky fans attending New York Comic-Con (http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com) October 8th – 10th, there are some pretty cool McFarlane-related events and giveaways you do NOT want to miss.  Image Comics (#1647) and 38 Studios (#2257) are giving YOU the chance to meet Todd McFarlane, Curt Schilling and Greg Capullo at the show. 

Want to be in the Aphrodite IV Army at NYCC?

Top Cow Productions, Inc. is putting out the call:  NYCC or Bust!  The publisher is looking for an army of green-haired cosplaying assassins to attend New York Comic-Con.  If you live in New York, will be in attendance of the show or want to be, and love comics and/or getting in character, Top Cow wants you!

Here are the details on how to join the Aphrodite army:

IDW Publishing Premiers at NYCC

Celebrating its first appearance at New York Comic Con, IDW Publishing is proud to host several award-winning creators and offer exclusive editions of major releases. Creators such as Eisner Award-winner and convention guest Darwyn Cooke and critically acclaimed artist of the LOCKE & KEY series, Gabriel Rodriguez, will sign daily at the IDW booth. Plus, IDW will feature exclusive editions of its most sought after series, including its best-selling TRUE BLOOD #1, Cooke’s THE OUTFIT, STAR TREK and more.

Top Cow at NY Comic Con

Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today the publisher will be exhibiting at New York Comic-Con, the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting comic convention brought together in the Jacob K. Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York from October 8-10^th.

Meet the Top Cow team and creators at booth #2129 for convention exclusives, preview books and free goodies, and celebrate the success of this year’s action-packed event series Artifacts and the relaunch of Rest with them.

Todd McFarlane Art Book in December

When you’re writing your holiday wish list, don’t forget to include THE ART OF TODD McFARLANE: THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS — Todd McFarlane’s first-ever art book!

This oversized hardcover showcases for the first time Todd McFarlane’s unique art style, which forever changed the landscape of comic book art when he burst onto the scene in the 1980s. THE ART OF TODD McFARLANE features art from original comic art boards; rare, never-before-seen sketches; and images from McFarlane’s work on Batman, Spider-Man and the Hulk (amongst many others), as well as McFarlane’s own top-selling creation, SPAWN. The book also includes selected commentary by the artist himself.

Cracked Comics Returns to the Golden Age

In December, another Golden Age classic will get its next issue with the NEXT ISSUE PROJECT: CRACK COMICS #63.

The NEXT ISSUE PROJECT: CRACK COMICS #63 picks up where Quality Comics’ CRACK COMICS #62 left off in 1949, with all-new stories by modern day creators. The all-star line up includes ALAN WEISS (Captain America, Amazing Spider-Man, Tom Strong), ERIK LARSEN (SAVAGE DRAGON, Amazing Spider-Man), HERB TRIMPE (The Incredible Hulk, BPRD: The War on Frogs), PAUL MAYBURY (POPGUN, COMIC BOOK TATTOO), TERRY AUSTIN (Uncanny X-Men, Superman Adventures, Green Lantern), ADAM McGOVERN (Dr. Id), PAOLO LEANDRI (Dr. Id) & CHRIS BURNHAM (OFFICER DOWNE, ELEPHANTMEN). Weiss provided the cover, and MIKE ALLRED (MADMAN) contributed a gorgeous variant cover.